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Mr. George Edward Downer Jr.

Passed 01/04/2025

Obituary For Mr. George Edward Downer Jr.

Mr. George Edward Downer Jr. (Buddy), an Anson County native, departed this life on January 4th at his home in Joshua Tree, California.

The Homegoing Services will be on Friday, January 31, 2025, 12:00pm, Smith's Memorial Chapel, 604 Salisbury Street, Wadesboro, North Carolina. Interment will follow the service at Westview Memorial Park, Polkton, North Carolina.

The Downer Family will greet family and friends on Friday, January 31, 2025 from 11:30am-12:00pm.


The public viewing will be on Thursday, January 30, 2025 from 3:00-6:00pm.

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Condolences & Tributes

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My condolences to the family. I had the privilege to know Mr. Downer since elementary school. He always encourages me to keep studying. Rest in Peace.

Kristy Sharpe

My condolences to George's family & friends. I was saddened to see his departure. I remember meeting George's years ago, he could out dance anybody, boy could he dance 🕺 he was such a sweet person, always smiling, rest easy my friend🙏💕

Beverly Leak Crawford

Sorry for your loss sending my Prayers to his family ❤️🙏

Roslyn

Rest in Peace to best dancing cousin ever. Nothing but happy memories and smiles when I think of Buddy while hanging out in Lilesville NC.

Angie Wilson

To the children...George will always hold a special place my heart. I'll forever be grateful for the lessons he taught us growing up and how he was our "Buddy". Praying for peace and comfort for you all at this time.

Chantell Wall-Parsons and Family

Tonya, Annette, Kevin, Whitney and the Downer Family, Buddy as I will always remember him had such a sweet soul. He was kind, loving and had a heart of Gold and we will cherish his memories forever. Please accept our sincere condolences. You all remain in our thoughts and prayers. Love you all❤️

Mr and Mrs Antonio & Kanestra Wall

I will always remember George as a kind hearted person. He was a good person always wanting to be helpful. Rest on my brother and family the great love he had for you. May our father continue to comfort you in this time of grief. Thomasina Montgomery

Thomasina Montgomery

Take your rest my brother, my condolences to you're family at this time of bereavement. My prayers are with you and the family

Randal Sturdivant

May God continue to keep George children and grands in His loving care. Praying 🙏 for the family.

Rosa Wall-Little & Family

Sending prayers to you and Family. Love you aAll

Roderick Cash

PRAYING FOR THE DOWNER FAMILY THAT THE GRACE OF GOD WILL CARRY YOU THROUGH DURING THIS DIFFICULT TIME. ELDER LARRY W. COLE, SR.

LARRY W. COLE, SR.

Praying for entire family's comfort. Caleb & Catherine Sturdivant

Caleb & Catherine Sturdivant

Sending our deepest Condolences to the Downer family. From Alice Wattkins Catering Service

Shirley Biles

Prayers are with you at this difficult time Family! Sending my Sincere Condolences to the family. RIP George 😇🕊️🌹Brenda Merriman.

Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.

Smith's Funeral Home | Wadesboro, NC

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